Compare performance (196 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 9.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 98 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 597 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 914 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 412 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
detailsThe Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
130 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Vauxhall
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